Singer and MG were great rivals during the 1930s competing against each other at race circuits, trials and in showrooms alike.

Vying for sales with the MG T-Series, the Singer Roadster retained what was essentially the same two-door, swept tail silhouette throughout its sixteen year history (1939-1955) albeit with stylistic tweaks along the way.

The open four-seater appeared on 6th March 1939 with a lightly tuned version of the larger 1074cc overhead camshaft engine already seen in the Bantam Nine along with its three-speed gearbox.

This is a very early example of the model which has benefited from almost £4,000 expenditure on an engine overhaul by M J Motor Services of Leominster which included re-white metalling in 2021.

The carburettor was also refreshed using an SU overhaul kit.

Invoices for the work accompany the car.

Finished in light blue over grey with a navy blue interior reupholstered towards the end of 2023, RN 7457 is offered with aforementioned invoices and a current...